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Untitled, by Otto Dix, graphite, 1916

Untitled

Otto Dix

1916

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1916 graphite by Otto Dix, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Otto Dix
When & what style?
1916
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a rough, jagged figure hunched over, with sharp lines and dark shadows. The body looks twisted, almost broken, and there’s a small, spiky insect crawling near the bottom left. The background is a mix of blurry shapes and heavy strokes, giving it a chaotic feel. The artist used quick, uneven pencil strokes to create a sense of unease. The figure’s face is barely there—just a few dark marks where eyes might be. If you like this style, check out more by Otto Dix.

About the artist

Portrait of Otto Dix
Artist

Otto Dix

Wilhelm Heinrich Otto Dix was a German painter and printmaker, noted for his ruthless and harshly realistic depictions of German society during the Weimar Republic and the brutality of war.

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